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1995 Map of Benchmark

Name: 1995 Topographic Map of Benchmark
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1997
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1997

About this map

Sugarloaf Mountain and Patrol Mountain anchor this high-elevation landscape where the Continental Divide separates the Lewis and Clark National Forest from the Flathead National Forest. This mid-1990s record of the Montana backcountry highlights the convergence of the Bob Marshall Wilderness and the Scapegoat Wilderness, a region preserved for wildlife and managed by the Sun River Game Preserve. The settlement at Benchmark serves as a critical access point, featuring the Benchmark Airfield and a Ranger District station.

Wilderness travelers and researchers can trace the winding route of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail as it crosses Observation Pass. Hydrological patterns are dominated by the South Fork Sun River, fed by drainages such as Hoadley Creek and Ellis Creek. The map also captures local landmarks like the Wood Creek Hogback and the high Lookout station on Patrol Mountain, illustrating the infrastructure required for forest management and fire monitoring in this remote interior.